Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
When we compared Springwoods Village Middle School, which is a part of SPRING ISD, with Edward Roberson Middle School, which is a part of SPRING ISD, we noted a huge gap in ratings.
Springwoods Village Middle School’s regular student population is 590 with a 20.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Edward Roberson Middle School is 872 students and a 17.8 students/teacher ratio.
Springwoods Village Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 69 in student achievement, 66 in school progress and 65 in closing performance gaps. It scored 68 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Edward Roberson Middle School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 94 in closing performance gaps and 93 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 69 |
| Student Progress | 66 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 65 |
| Overall | 68 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Edward Roberson Middle School's seven out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Springwoods Village Middle School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Springwoods Village Middle School. They make up for 46.95% of student population, followed by African Americans (37.12%), Whites or Caucasians (9.49%), Two or More Races (3.05%), Asians (2.03%) and Native Americans (0.34%).
At Edward Roberson Middle School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 64.45% of student population, followed by African Americans (25.80%), Asians (4.82%), Whites or Caucasians (3.10%), Native Americans (1.26%) and Two or More Races (0.46%).
Based on household incomes, the Springwoods Village Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 62.71% compared to 66.97% at Edward Roberson Middle School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Springwoods Village Middle School has 117 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 19.83% of student population. Edward Roberson Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 214 or about 24.54% of student population.
In addition, Springwoods Village Middle School has 19.32% bilingual students, 16.78% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.71% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Edward Roberson Middle School with 23.85% bilingual students, 37.61% gifted and talented students and 3.56% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 37.12% | 219 |
| Hispanic | 46.95% | 277 |
| White | 9.49% | 56 |
| Asian | 2.03% | 12 |
| Native American | 0.34% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 590 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 62.71% | 370 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 19.83% | 117 |
| Total Students | 100% | 590 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 25.80% | 225 |
| Hispanic | 64.45% | 562 |
| White | 3.10% | 27 |
| Asian | 4.82% | 42 |
| Native American | 1.26% | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 0.46% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 872 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 66.97% | 584 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.54% | 214 |
| Total Students | 100% | 872 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 19.32% | 114 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.78% | 99 |
| Special Education | 12.71% | 75 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.42% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 590 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.85% | 208 |
| Gifted & Talented | 37.61% | 328 |
| Special Education | 3.56% | 31 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.04% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 872 |
Springwoods Village Middle School's 29 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.2 years. Teachers at Edward Roberson Middle School, numbering 48 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Springwoods Village Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Edward Roberson Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Springwoods Village Middle School there are 19 female teachers and nine male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
At Edward Roberson Middle School there are 30 female teachers and 18 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 3.42% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.71% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.55% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.27% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 14.04% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.45% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.49% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.58% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.58% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.89% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 66.10% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 33.90% | 10 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.35% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 38.65% | 19 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
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